Bursting with an impressive collection of ancient cultural treasures, Eikan-dō is a sprawling complex of gardens and halls, most famous for its crimson maple leaves in Autumn. Established in 853 at the northern foot of Mount Higashiyama, this temple was a place of learning that nurtured the Pure Land sect it now belongs to.

Tao-o Fishing Village, nestled on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, offers a serene escape from the city’s buzz and a rare window into the region’s maritime heritage. This traditional fishing hamlet, with a history stretching back over 200 years, is believed to have been established during the Qing Dynasty, when fishermen of Hakka and Tanka descent settled in the area to exploit its abundant marine resources.